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City Commission Special Meeting

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Gainesville City Commission approved the city's financial operating plan, set a tentative property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, and finalized fire service assessment rates. The meeting also included a budget increase for the City Auditor's office.

Why it matters

Residents will see changes to their property tax rates and city service fees starting in the 2026 fiscal year, following the Commission's approval of the new budget and millage rate.

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Minutes textCity Commission Special Meeting — Minutes

1 City Commission Special Meeting MINUTES September 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m. City Hall Auditorium 200 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601 Members Present: Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Commissioner James Ingle, Mayor Ward, Commissioner Willits _____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 5:31 p.m. B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Motion: The City Commission adopt the regular and consent agenda. Aye (5): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Commissioner James Ingle, and Mayor Ward Absent (2): Commissioner Chestnut, and Commissioner Willits Approved (5 to 0) C. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS Cynthia Curry, City Manager, gave an overview of the item. Commissioner Willits joined the meeting at 5:33 p.m. Commissioner Chestnut joined the meeting at 5:36 p.m.

2 Cintya Ramos, Executive Chief of Staff, gave a presentation on the Financial Operating Plan and Overview. 1. 2025-656 Fire Assessment Annual Rate Resolution (B) Moved by Commissioner Book Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) receive any written objections filed; 2) hear testimony from all interested persons; 3) approve the assessment roll; 4) establish the annual rates for the Fire Services Special Assessment; and 5) adopt the proposed Annual Rate Resolution. Motion: Approved as Recommended. Aye (6): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Commissioner James Ingle, and Mayor Ward Nay (1): Commissioner Willits Approved (6 to 1) 2. 2025-682 Appendix A Schedule of Fees, Rates, and Charges FY 2026- GG (B) Moved by Commissioner Chestnut Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance. Motion: Approve as Recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Commissioner James Ingle, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) 3. 2025-689 Establishing a Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2026 (B) Cynthia Curry, City Manager, gave an overview of the item. Cintya Ramos, Executive Chief of Staff, read specific language into the record.

3 Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Willits Recommendation: The City Commission 1) set the Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2026 at 6.7297 mills, 2) adopt the proposed Resolution, and 3) set the date, time, and place of the second public hearing to be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:30 P.M. Motion: The City Commission approved Item No. 2025-682. Aye (6): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Commissioner James Ingle, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Nay (1): Commissioner Duncan-Walker Approved (6 to 1) Moved by Commissioner Chestnut Seconded by Commissioner James Ingle The meeting was called back into session at 6:08 p.m. in order to read the correct agenda Item number, as 2025-689. Recommendation: The City Commission 1) set the Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2026 at 6.7297 mills, 2) adopt the proposed Resolution, and 3) set the date, time, and place of the second public hearing to be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:30 P.M. Motion: Approved as Recommended. Aye (6): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Commissioner James Ingle, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Nay (1): Commissioner Duncan-Walker Approved (6 to 1) 4. 2025-691 Tentative General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (B) Cynthia Curry, City Manager, spoke to the item related to a budget need for the City Auditor.

4 Stephen Mhere, City Auditor, spoke to the item regarding the need for an additional $40,000 for his budget to cover the costs of upcoming audits. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Duncan-Walker Recommendation: The City Commission 1) adopt the FY 2026 Financial and Operating Plan Budget; and 2) adopt the proposed resolution. Motion: Approved as Recommended. Aye (7): Commissioner Book, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Duncan-Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Eastman, Commissioner James Ingle, Mayor Ward, and Commissioner Willits Approved (7 to 0) D. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - (Roll Call Required) E. MEMBER COMMENT Commissioner Ingle: Clarified the budget process. Cintya Ramos, Executive Chief of Staff, stated that an ad will be published in the Gainesville Sun on September 21, 2025. F. ADJOURNMENT - 6:16 p.m. _________________________ Kristen J. Bryant, JD, CMC City Clerk

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